Decision details

RESOLVED/-

1.      That the current position in relation to the HS2 and NPR programme in Greater Manchester including the future areas of development and current Government timeframes be noted.

2.      That the update in relation to the emerging recommendations of the Private Consortium led by Sir David Higgins be noted for the Consortium has confirmed that, based on work done to date, the best option for improving rail links between the Midlands and the North was a new line between Handsacre Junction and Manchester Airport, using the same route as HS2 but with different specification to make it more affordable be noted.